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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.57, 22,526.24 and 9,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.57, 22,526.24 and 9,249.84 is: 12,764.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.57 : 22,526.24 = 9,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.57/22,526.24 = 9,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.57x = 22,526.24 × 9,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.57x = 208,364,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,364,069.55/16,323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.61

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